HUM/176 Version 8
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Media Convergence and Credibility Worksheet
I. Media Convergence
Review Ch. 1, pages 11–14, and Ch. 2, pages 58–61 of your text on media convergence.
Respond to the following in a 100- to 200-word summary:
How do you experience media convergence in your everyday life? Describe how you receive content, whether news or entertainment, and how your experience relates to media convergence. How has access to information on the Internet changed the way we interact with media? What are the benefits and disadvantages of this development?
II. Research and Credibility on the Internet
Select one research topic associated with your major or a general interest area. Do not choose “obesity.”
Write your research topic here: ______________________________________
Perform a search on the topic using the Bing and Google search engines.
List the first 5 search results from each search engine in the following table.
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Write a 75- to 100-word analysis on both search engine results. Refer to as Ch. 2, page 67, of your text for an example of an analysis under the Media Literacy and the Critical Process section. |
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For your chosen topic, list three additional research databases or websites and describe why they are credible in 2–3 sentences each. Determine their credibility by examining the authors of the databases or sites and what, if any, agendas are present. |
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Write a 150– to 200-word reflection on your research experience describing the benefits and disadvantages of access to information on the Internet. How will your approach to research change after completing this assignment? Why is a critical approach to Internet research important? |
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Solution: HUM/176 Version 8